by Neil Ellis | Jun 25, 2023 | Sermons
Peace or the Sword? Peace or the Sword? Scripture: Matthew 10: 24-39 Let’s just get it out of the way and say that we don’t like this passage or at the very least that it makes us very uncomfortable. The dislike and discomfort come from the passage which reads, “Do...
by Neil Ellis | Jun 18, 2023 | Sermons
A Holy Nation A Holy Nation Scripture: Exodus 19: 2-8 and Romans 5: 1-8 We will in our lives from time-to-time experience what I will describe as a call. A clear sense of direction of who we are and where we are supposed to be. External and internal sources will...
by Neil Ellis | May 28, 2023 | Sermons
Breathe In Breathe In Today is Pentecost Sunday, when the church remembers the gift of the third part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. Scripture: John 20: 19-23 What does it mean to hide away in fear? There are many things in life we might be fearful of. We might fear...
by Neil Ellis | May 21, 2023 | Sermons
Now is the Time Now is the Time Today is Ascension Sunday. It is also in the Presbyterian Church calendar Healing and Reconciliation Sunday. The question that the disciples have for Jesus in our reading from Acts, is one that should be great cause for reflection in...
by Neil Ellis | May 16, 2023 | Sermons
Sing A New Song Sing A New Song We are pleased to have the Rev. Dr. Bob Faris, Moderator of the 147th General Assembly with us as we celebrate our 190th anniversary as a community of faith. Bob’s message was one of challenge and hope for the church. Scripture:...
by Neil Ellis | May 7, 2023 | Sermons
The Way The Way What does it mean to follow in the Way of Jesus? Scripture: John 14: 1-14 One morning, a young boy named Kevin and his grandfather went to get donuts. Grandpa had a deep faith and he wanted to make sure that Kevin knew about God and the way things...
